Secret Fireside Chili

One of my coworkers shared his secret chili recipe with me. Whatever you do do not share it with anyone, ok??? I grew up with kidney beans in the chili ...... I hated beans until I tried this chili with actual chili beans. This chili is great for chili dogs, over noodles or just topped with a little shredded cheddar cheese. I have an option written in the instructions for a tamer version for the weaker of heart.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 1/2 Qts

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground chuck
• 1  medium onion
• 1  small green pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  tablespoon oregano
• 4  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  beef bouillon
• 6  ounces beer
• 2 (16 ounce) cans hot chili beans

Directions

1. Fry the meat, onions, green pepper and garlic until the meat is brown.
2. Add the remaining ingredients (except Chili Beans).
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.
5. Add Beans and heat through.
6. For tamer version use 1 T Chili Powder, 1 tsp Cumin and Mild (Reg) Chili Beans.
7. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.